Odisha’s Miscellaneous: A Record of Historic Firsts
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Odisha has a long history of being a "state of firsts." This collection highlights the landmark moments that paved the way for modern-day Odisha. From the first news printed on an Odia press to the establishment of major industrial hubs, these records reflect the state's resilience and growth.
Academic Foundations: Entries include the establishment of Utkal University as the first university and Ravenshaw College as the first college in the state.
Media & Literature: The list tracks the evolution of Odia communications from the first newspaper, Utkal Dipika, to the first printing press in Puri and early literary works like the story "Rebati."
Cinema & Arts: It chronicles the state’s cinematic journey starting with the film "Sita Bibaha" (1935) and the first cinema hall, Sitaram Vilas Talkies in Berhampur.
Infrastructure & Industry: Historical industrial landmarks are noted, including the Hirakud Dam (first river dam), the Biju Patnaik International Airport, and the state's first modern port at Paradeep.
Socio-Economic Milestones: Notable social firsts include the first Mahila Bank in Brahmapur and the first agricultural university, OUAT in Bhubaneswar.
First in Odisha
A comprehensive list of historical milestones and pioneers in Odisha.
| Category / Achievement | First Instance / Entity |
|---|---|
| First Capital of Odisha | Cuttack |
| First Printing Press of Odisha | Utkal Printing Press, Puri |
| First Radio Station of Odisha | Akash Bani, Cuttack |
| First Patrika of Odisha | Gyanaruna |
| First Sanskrit University of Odisha | Sri Jagannath University, Puri |
| First University of Odisha | Utkal University, Vanivihar |
| First Cinema Hall in Odisha | Sitaram Vilas Talkies, Berhampur |
| First Mahila Bank | Brahmapur |
| First College in Odisha | Ravenshaw College, Cuttack |
| First Fastest Train | Konark Express |
| First Odia Film | Sita Bibaha, 1935 |
| First Colour Film in Odisha | Gapa Helebi Sata |
| First Odia Film After Independence | Lalita |
| First Odia Film with English Title | Roles to Eight |
| First Sambalpuri Language Movie | Bhookha |
| First Odia Sishu Sahitya Patrika | Pravat, 1909 |
| First Odia Woman Patrika | Asha |
| First Odia Monthly Patrika | Nida Runa |
| First Odia News Paper | Utkal Dipika |
| First Daily News Paper in Odisha | Dainika Asha |
| First Airport in Odisha | Biju Patnaik International Airport |
| First Girls' High School in Odisha | Ravenshaw Girls School, Cuttack |
| First Law College of Odisha | Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack |
| First Medical College of Odisha | SCB Medical College, Cuttack |
| First Women University of Odisha | Sailabala Women’s University |
| First Agricultural University | OUAT, Bhubaneswar |
| First High School in Odisha | Cuttack Collegiate School |
| First Fertilizer Company | Talcher, Angul |
| First Paper Mill in Odisha | Braj Rajnagar, Jharsuguda |
| First Cement Company in Odisha | Rajgangpur, Sundargarh |
| First Jute Mill in Odisha | Konark Jute Mill, Dhanamandal |
| First Sugar Mill of Odisha | Aska Coop Sugar Factory, Ganjam |
| First Bihan Kendra of Odisha | Deras Farm |
| First Studio of Odisha | Kalinga Studio |
| First Port in Odisha | Chandabali, Bhadrak |
| First Modern Port of Odisha | Paradeep Port, Jagatsingpur |
| First Odia Story | Rebati |
| First Odia Magazine | Bodha Dayini |
| First English Magazine of Odisha | Rock Pebbles |
| First Online Magazine of Odisha | Ameodia |
| First English Daily News Paper | New Orissa |
| First Odia Video Film | Bahini |
| First Odia Upanyasa | Padmamali |
| First Odia Drama | Babaji |
| First Odia Epic | Mahabharat |
| First River Dam of Odisha | Hirakud Dam, Sambalpur |
| First Essay in Odisha | Bibeki |
| First Film produced in Odisha | Shodh |